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InsideHoops.com NewsWire: The Detroit Pistons announced today that guard Rodney Stuckey underwent a successful surgical procedure performed by Dr. John Wagner to repair a left hand fracture. The procedure was performed at Oakland Regional Hospital.
The left hand has been placed in a splint and Stuckey is expected to miss approximately six weeks.
The 6-foot-5 guard appeared […]

For those wondering how Boston’s newly-made “Big Three” will perform, their first exhibition game against Toronto provided a pretty accurate glimpse. KG racked up 19 points and 17 boards, the Truth chipped in 21 points, Ray-Ray shot a dismal 4-13. The gist? KG’s is pumped for his team, for one. The […]

Fan editorial by FatHoops93
Monday was media day for most NBA clubs, and a lot was revealed about where teams stand heading into training camp. The Suns’ Shawn Marion didn’t back down from his trade demand, but also refused to talk about it. “I don’t want to be bother by this no more. […]

Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars announced today that the team exercised its team option on the contract of forward Jason Maxiell. Maxiell’s contract is now extended through the 2008-09 NBA season.
“We are pleased to have Jason Maxiell signed through the 2008-09 season,” said Dumars. “Jason is a tough, physical player on the […]

The Detroit Pistons will host an open practice inside the Oakland University Athletic Center Arena (The O’Rena) on Thursday, October 4 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Admission is free for all fans and Oakland University students and doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Fans are encouraged to park in the Oakland University Athletic Center […]

Insidebayarea.com is reporting Gary Payton will make a decision regarding his future this week. The veteran point guard has played 18 years in the league, most recently with the Miami Heat. Payton, an Oakland native, is mulling retirement or possibly signing with the Golden State Warriors according to his agent.
According to the Detroit News, Flip […]

NBA ratings have been on a steady downturn. Not coincidentally, the first significant drop in finals ratings happened when ABC took over from NBC. Just to illustrate, in the 12 years that NBC had the NBA Finals, the ratings for the Finals were in double figures EVERY YEAR. Cannot give all the […]

Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars announced Thursday that the club has signed free agent guard/forward Jarvis Hayes to a contract. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.
“We are pleased to add Jarvis Hayes to our roster,” said Dumars. “Jarvis has proven himself as a solid NBA player over the […]

Rodney Stuckey came out of the Vegas Summer League evoking memories of a more senior Pistons guard; Chauncey Billups.
Chauncey and Rodney were tagged as “combo” guards coming in as rookies. I assume the Pistons want to develop him from a combo guard into a full time point. Chauncey made the same adjustment before finding success […]

The Detroit Pistons have had a very efficient and effective offseason thus far, but have one key decision left to be made: Do they resign starting center Chris Webber? The answer is no. Despite the misconception that it was Webber that propelled the Pistons to the Central Division crown, he was merely another pawn that […]